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Who Is ‘The Precariat’?

October 9, 2015

Economist Says New Class Of Workers Fighting For Recognition, Stability By Rehman Tungekar Earlier this month, a federal judge gave Uber drivers permission to go forward with a class-action lawsuit against the ride-hailing service. That was just the latest decision in a long-standing labor dispute over whether the company’s drivers are employees — and therefore, […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Airbnb, Guy Standing, Lyft, Precariat, Rehman Tungekar, Steve Paulson, Uber

Walker Dismisses Calls For Gun Control Following Oregon Shooting

October 9, 2015

Governor Says That Mass Shootings Point To Need For Better Mental Health Treatment by Chuck Quirmbach Gov. Scott Walker said Friday that calls for more gun control following a mass shooting in Oregon are premature. A number of politicians, including President Barack Obama, have said that shootings like the one on Thursday demonstrate a need […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Chuck Quirmbach, Mass Shootings, Mental Illness, Scott Walker

“300 Strong” Combines Power of Black Male Advocacy Group

October 9, 2015

by Ariele Vaccaro The Milwaukee Courier District 15 Alderman Russell Stamper throws his arms over the shoulders of two young men taking part in “300 Strong”. Photo courtesy of Universal Companies. Washington Park looked like a sea of gold on Saturday, Sept. 26, as Black male youth in matching gold t-shirts reading “300 Strong” spent […]

Popular Interests In This Article: 300 Strong, Ariele Vaccaro, Black Male Advocacy, Black Male Collaborative

Urban Schools Task Force Meets For First Time Madison

October 9, 2015

Schools Superintendent Testifies on Teacher Recruitment by Shamane Mills An education task force created by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to come up with ways to improve public education in urban areas of the state held its first meeting Tuesday. At the first of five planned meetings, the task force talked about teacher recruitment and retention. […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Jennifer Cheatham, Jessie Rodriguez, Robin Vos, Shamane Mills, Teacher Recruitment

Preschool of the Arts to host public talks and workshops on race and privilege

October 9, 2015

Local preschool to host “Why are you brown?” an event series about speaking to children about race and privilege (MADISON, WI) – Featuring the expertise of local leaders and leading Wisconsin academic experts including Erin N. Winkler, chair of UW-Milwaukee’s Africology Department , UW-Madison’s Kellner Family Chair in Urban Education, Gloria Ladson-Billings, Madison Metropolitan School […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Discussions, Free and Open To The Public, Preschool of the Arts, Race and Privilege

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Talks Criminal Justice Reform at National Conference

October 9, 2015

by Bria Grant The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) 45th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) took place Sept. 16-20, 2015 in Washington, D.C. With this year’s theme being, “With Liberty and Justice for All?” it was clear that CBCF’s desire was to advance the national conversation on criminal justice reform. Milwaukee was well represented at the […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Bria Grant, Congressional Black Caucus CBC, Phoenix Awards, President Barack Obama

Black Artists Make Waves at 2015 Toronto International Film Festival

October 9, 2015

By Dwight Brown NNPA Film Critic TORONTO (NNPA) – The Toronto International Film Festival has aged gracefully into its 40th year anniversary. Black directors, actors and writers have enhanced the celebratory occasion with fine performances and artistic contributions in indie films, big budget movies and life-affirming documentaries. Their work in films that are positioning themselves […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Films, Dwight Brown, Film Review, Toronto International Film Festival

Third Annual Latino Art Fair Showcases the Work of Local Latin@ Artists

October 9, 2015

by Claire Miller It was a brisk afternoon when Latin@ artists from across South Central Wisconsin began bringing their works of art into the Overture Center in preparation for the third annual Latino Art Fair. Overture staff and volunteers assembled to help artists safely get their pieces from the loading dock to the pristine second […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Claire Miller, Gallery Nights, Latino Art Fair, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art MMoCA

Hispanic Heritage Month

October 9, 2015

by Claire Miller It’s that time of year again. The air is becoming cool and dry, the leaves are changing… It’s finally Hispanic Heritage Month! It’s also October, but that’s not really the point here. Historically speaking, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th because September 15th and the days surrounding […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Claire Miller, Hispanic Heritage Month

DAIS Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 9, 2015

Various community events to be held in October Throughout October, communities across the country will mourn for those whose lives were taken by domestic violence, celebrate the tremendous progress victim advocates have made over the years and connect with one another to end domestic violence. Domestic Violence Awareness Month evolved from the “Day of Unity” […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Domestic Abuse, Domestic Abuse Intervention Services DAIS, Domestic Violence, Interfaith Teen Summit

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